Tortuguero / Arenal Volcano
7 Days / 6 Nights Day 1
Upon your arrival in San Jose, Costa Rica, a representative of Costa Rica Sun Tours will meet you at the airport, present you with land portion vouchers and transfer you to your hotel Day 1-2
1 nights accommodation in San José at Hotel Grano de Oro (standard room) or similar
Hotel Grano de Oro is a converted Victorian mansion and maintains the warmth and comfort of a private home while offering the amenities of a fine hotel. The restaurant at the hotel is one of San José's finest. It is located on a quiet street close to the city center, near restaurants, theaters and shops Day 2
Early morning pick‑up at your hotel for a scenic drive to the canals lining the Atlantic Coast, stopping for a typical breakfast along the way. At the docks, board a boat for the trip up the Tortuguero Canals through 50 km of tropical rain forest. Late afternoon arrival at your hotel in Tortuguero Day 2-4
2 nights accommodations in Tortuguero at the Mawamba Lodge (standard room) & meals (3B.2L.2D) or similar
Mawamba Lodge is nestled in the lush rain forest on a sand bar between the Tortuguero Canals and the Caribbean Ocean. Comfortable rooms with ceiling fans provide tranquil garden views. The lodge has a lovely pool surrounded by exotic gardens, nature trails to explore and a pristine beach in front. Day 3
Today there are 2 two-hour boating trips through the backwater canals and Tortuguero National Park with a local guide. On your own you may wish to hire a boat for additional exploration, or just hike along the beach or visit the village of Tortuguero Day 4
Early morning flight from Tortuguero to San José. Upon your arrival into San Jose, pick-up at the airport for a scenic drive with a group and Driver/Guide to the Arenal Volcano, stopping en route at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, entrance fees & lunch included. At La Paz you will have an opportunity to see magnificent waterfalls from viewing platforms, and a Butterfly. Enjoy lunch on the terrace dinning room, before you continue on to your hotel in Arenal. Day 4-6
2 nights accommodation in Arenal at the Arenal Observatory Lodge (Smithsonian volcano view room) (2B.2D) or similar
Arenal Observatory Lodge is located inside the Arenal National Park across a gorge from the volcano and surrounded by lush rainforest. The lodge offers comfortable rooms (most with volcano views) a good restaurant, pool, Jacuzzi, and a guided hike each morning Day 5
This morning with your group and Driver/Guide visit the Arenal Hanging Bridges, entrance fees included. The Hanging Bridges are a complex of 6 suspension bridges above the jungle canopy and almost 2 miles of brick & concrete trails through the lush rain forest. Late afternoon enjoy a visit to the Ecotermales Hot Springs, entrance fees included to relax in the warm waters heated by the volcano (L) Day 6
This morning with your group and Driver/Guide hike in the Arenal Volcano National Park, entrance fees included for a close-up exploration of recent lava flows that left a 50 ft deep path of lava thru the rainforest. Mid-morning departure with your group and Driver/Guide for your hotel near San Jose Day 6-7
1 nights accommodation in Santo Domingo at Hotel Bougainvillea (standard room) or similar
Hotel Bougainvillea is a family owned and operated inn with 80 tastefully decorated rooms set in 12 acres of beautiful gardens. The restaurant offers continental cuisine in a wonderful dining room. Guests can stroll in the gardens, swim in the heated pool, enjoy a sauna or use the tennis courts. Day 7
Pick-up at your hotel for a departure transfer to the international airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight time
Meal Codes (B) = Breakfast (CB) = Continental Breakfast (L) = Lunch (D) = Dinner |
